Its main ingredient, Lansoprazole, is said to work effectively and quickly to provide relief for people who suffer with GERD and acid reflux
Prior to PPIs, physicians prescribed H2 blockers and other acid reducers in combination with antibiotics to treat stomach ulcers
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Famotidine can be
Lansoprazole has been reported to be associated with a high risk of developing collagenous colitis with chronic watery diarrhea, 6,7 although this remains controversial
Famotidine has an average rating of 4
c MASCC guideline does not distinguish dosing between day 1 and subsequent days
Prilosec, Prevacid) Other drugs can be used as well (e
They work by reducing Benadryl should be safe, but it can rarely cause breathing problems
PPIs are appropriate for most stomach acid—related pathologies
Pepcid
Famotidine 20 mg (L194) View all images
Increased effectiveness: Combining Pantoprazole and Famotidine may provide enhanced relief
The drugs are sold under brand names such as Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix
Data sources: Clinical literature identified through MEDLINE (January 1966-August 2001)
On the other hand, Prilosec, or omeprazole in its generic form, works by blocking the enzymes responsible for producing stomach acid
Prevacid is a H2 blocker
These alternatives are equally effective as famotidine for the most part, are available OTC, and are usually inexpensive
5 mg per pound of body weight given twice a day
7–3 mg/kg/d Disclaimer: This generalized information is a limited summary of diagnosis, treatment, and/or medication information